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★Casa Christabel - one bed apartment walk to beach, train and all amenities★

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Enjoy al fresco dining on the terrace.
Relax on the south facing terrace which enjoys day long sunshine.
The lovely pool at Mi Jardin, open from 1st March  to 31st October
The lovely community of Mi Jardin
Enjoy the tranquility of Mi Jardin.
Reviews
8.8 out of 10 Excellent
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 446 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Check out the area

Map
Benalmadena Costa, Malaga, Andalusia
  • Popular LocationCarvajal Beach15 min walk
  • Popular LocationCasino Torrequebrada6 min drive
  • Popular LocationLos Boliches Beach11 min drive
  • AirportMálaga (AGP)26 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

living area

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

★Casa Christabel - one bed apartment walk to beach, train and all amenities★

The apartment
★Casa Christabel is an air conditioned/heated one-bedroom apartment which sleeps up to four.
★The two single beds can also be made up as a king size (request at the time of booking).
★The comfortable sofa bed in the living room also easily sleeps two extra adults.
★We welcome babies and children, however they must be included in the maximum number of guests. Infants under two are free and a cot with baby linen and high chair are also available, free of charge. Please request these at the time of booking.
★The apartment is set in the beautifully landscaped and tranquil Mi Jardin
★3 minutes from the lovely pool
★Less than 20 minutes-walk to the blue flag Carvajal beach, the train station, bus stops, shops, bars and restaurants.
★Only 3km from Benalmadena Pueblo
★ South facing terrace with barbecue and sea view
★Well equipped kitchen for easy self-catering
★Spanish, U.K.& International TV plus Sky, movies and sports are included free of charge.
★No car necessary
★Free 300mb WIFI
★Strictly non-smoking and we do not accept pets.
★The apartment is set in very quiet surroundings, which will enable you to work from home if necessary. There is adequate space for you to set up a work station for your laptop and an extension lead with a usb charging port should you choose to work on the terrace. There is a good mobile phone signal and fast WiFi.
★There are 27 golf clubs within an hours drive from Casa Christabel y Casa Annabel, 11 of which are less than 30 minutes away and 3 within a 10 minute drive.
★Sustainability-We have a solar powered hot water tank which holds 300 litres of hot water, (with a back up boiler for those few cloudy days) so that our guests will never run out of hot water.
You will find reusable dish cloths & scourers for your pots and pans and instead of providing plastic bottles of mineral water you will find a lovely glass bottle of tap water waiting for you in the fridge when you arrive.
You will find lunch boxes & refillable bottles for you to take your drinks to the beach, so there is no need to buy products in single use plastic wrapping or bottles. We have also installed pump dispensers of shampoo, conditioner and shower gel to the avoid the use of single use plastics.
Our housekeepers use eco-friendly cleaning products and the new washing machine uses only the minimum amount of water necessary. The aircon is monitored so that it cannot be accidentally left on when you open the door or go out for the day.
You will find shopping bags and a wheel along crate to take to the shops, so there is no need to buy plastic bags when you go shopping. We encourage our guests to sort and recycle rubbish. You will find beach toys, inflatables and a body board for the children so there is no need to buy a new bucket and spade each time you come and stay which avoids having plastic items abandoned on the beach.
The surroundings.
★Mi Jardin has the atmosphere of a Spanish pueblo and was carefully constructed in a traditional Andalusian style and is set in beautifully maintained landscaped gardens.
★Mi Jardin is perfect if you want to relax and get away from it all and yet all that the Costa del Sol has to offer is easily accessible.
★The beautiful blue flag Carvajal beach with its highly recommended Spanish churinguito Kalifato and usual water sports, is a 15 minute (1.1km) walk away. ★N.B. it is a 20 minute-walk back as it is uphill. Why not treat yourself to a swim in the lovely pool on your way home?
★The pool does not have a lifeguard however it is fully enclosed for safety. ★The pool is open from 1st March to 31st October and from 1000-2100 (1000-2200 in July and August).
★You will find sunbeds which you are welcome to carry to the pool beach/pool towel.
★The shops, pavement cafes, bars and the recommended Indian restaurant Nirvana are a 20 -minute walk (uphill) or 5 minutes and around 5€ in and Uber taxi. Aldi is only a further 5 minutes -walk away!
★Carvajal train station is 20 minutes-walk or 5 minutes and around 5€ in an Uber taxi, making Fuengirola, Benalmadena, Malaga City and the Airport within easy reach.
★The trains run to the airport every 20 minutes and the station is inside the airport terminal
★The journey to the airport takes just under 30 minutes and costs just over 2€.
★ When booking flights please note that the train stops running between 2330 and 0530, however a taxi will cost around 35€.
★Airport transfers can be arranged on your behalf from 30€
★There are bus stops at the top of the urbanizacion Torremar and also down by the beach.
★A car is therefore not necessary however it would be an advantage if you like to explore.
★ Free communal parking is available.
★ Casa Christabel adjoins Casa Annabel which can be booked together to allow for larger groups of family or friends. Please ask the owner for any additional information required.
★Our housekeeping team are pleased to be able to offer guests staying for 7+ nights, a mid stay clean (which includes a bed linen and towel change) at a cost of 60€. Please request this when making your reservation.
★Requests for early check-in or late check-out are subject to availability and are charged at half the nightly rental rate. This will be confirmed 48 hours prior to check-in.
★Check-in is contactless and you can therefore arrive at your own convenience, without having to arrange to meet anyone. Submission of your documentation is fully automated so that there is no need to waste a precious moment of your holiday.
A digital guidebook is available to ensure that you have all the necessary information about the apartment and includes details of recommended places to eat and visitor attractions.
The owner is contactable 24 hours a day, should the need arise.
★Please note there are steps down to Casa Christabel therefore it may not be suitable for those with walking difficulties.
★There is a Wi-Fi Ring camera/ doorbell on the front door which is motion-sensitive, and operates 24/7. I have access to the camera via the Ring app at any time. There are NO cameras inside the property.
★Casa Christabel y Casa Annabel are fully licensed with the Spanish Authorities.
★Please ensure you have adequate travel insurance in place prior to booking as I am unable to permit last minute cancellations.
★Adequate time is allowed between stays to allow Casa Christabel to be properly cleaned and sanitised ready for you to enjoy your holiday.
★We would prefer it if smokers did not make a reservation to stay in Casa Christabel and we thank you for your understanding!
★You will be sent a copy of my booking policy and a contract for signature.
★We look forward to welcoming you to Mi Jardin! ★Urgent information regarding the community pool at Mi Jardin★
We have been informed today (Monday 1st April 2024) that the Junta de Andalucia (Government of Andalusia ) have forbidden the opening of private and community pools, due to the ongoing drought restrictions.
This situation is totally out of our control and may well change at short notice.
Please remember that the owners cannot accept any liability for compensation, or cancellation requests due to the pool closure, should you choose to make a reservation to stay at Casa Christabel y Casa Annabel after 1st April 2024.
Thank you for your patience and understanding due to this difficult situation and we look forward to welcoming you to Casa Christabel y Casa Annabel.

Property manager

Sarah Jane Smith

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Ocean view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Infants are included in the maxi number of guests

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Benalmádena Costa

Located in Benalmádena, this apartment is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Los Boliches Beach and Carvajal Beach, while Bioparc Fuengirola and Aqualand Torremolinos are popular area attractions. Traveling with kids? Consider Playa Mini Golf Espana, or check out an event or a game at Hipódromo Costa del Sol. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming and other activities like golfing.
Map
Benalmadena Costa, Malaga, Andalusia

What's nearby

  • Carvajal Beach - 15 min walk
  • Butterfly Park of Benalmadena - 5 min drive
  • Casino Torrequebrada - 6 min drive
  • Benalmadena Marina - 11 min drive
  • Los Boliches Beach - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Fuengirola Boliches Station - 12 min drive
  • Malaga Airport (AGP) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • Los Marinos José - 16 min walk
  • Mesón Juan Palomo - 5 min drive
  • El Higuerón - 4 min drive
  • Lucena II - 5 min drive
  • Bar Elements - 5 min drive

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unser Urlaub
Alles war Top. Schön geordnet, eine schöne Dekoration und Ausstattung, ruhige Lage und eine liebe Sarah ;-)
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Margaret C.

Peaceful location
Right next to a valley where we awoke to the sound of bird song. Everything we needed and - most importantly - excellent wifi speeds. So well equipped that it even had things we never use at home such as ironing board! The nearby train station was useful for getting to Malaga and other places when we didn’t want to use the car. Talking of which, parking was easy enough, although we weren’t staying at peak time. We hope to return as it suited our needs and the price was very reasonable.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

juan manuel g.

apartamento muy comodo
perfecta comunicación con la anfitriona en todo momento para resolver cualquier incidencia a través de la persona de contacto que tiene aquí. cama muy cómoda. La unica pega es su ubicación, es imprescindible tener coche
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Brian E.

A lovely apartment with everything you need! We would strongly recommend a car though.
A lovely relaxing holiday. Just what we needed! Everything on hand, a private patio to sit out on as the day ends. It is in a very hilly location though, so a car is a definite! Taxis are available and are very reasonable. The buses are at the bottom of the hill and it’s a long walk down. The train is also at the bottom of the hill but you need to climb more than 78 steps to reach the platform! We are pensioners so found it hard, but you youngsters will think nothing of it! All in all, we enjoyed our stay and the weather was excellent!
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Elizabeth G.

The hills are alive !! But not with the sound of music :-(
We mostly enjoyed our stay in Urbanization Torremar. The property was well outside of Benalmadena centre though. This meant driving most of the time as the area is extremely hilly and not given to an easy walk in any direction. Fuengirola was walkable from the property but walking back was a real struggle - not recommended for anyone with walking difficulties or Angina. I would suggest that someone on the Urbanization lobbies the local Ayuntamiento to get a local Bus Service to operate as this is definitely needed to get around. Unfortunately, three days before the end of our stay at Casa Christabel, someone vandalised our rental car and another car in the adjoining property !!! The cars had been "Keyed", possibly by some local resident who took umbridge to the fact that we were using the authorised official parking spaces. This spoiled the remainder of our holiday and I am now in the process of form filling, and lengthy claims procedures to try and reclaim the 571 Euros Excess the rental company charged. Not the ideal end to our holiday to say the least. So, if you are renting a car be warned that parking on the Urbanization could result in your car being vandalised, therefore make sure that you have Excess damage cover. The location is not recommended if you enjoy going out in the evening to the many bars and restaurants, unless you are prepared to fork out for a taxi to get you there and back again. In conclusion, our overall holiday was good but we will not be returning as the location does not suit our style of holiday.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2018

About the host

Hosted by Sarah Jane Smith

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I am a retired Midwife. I foster teenagers that are care leavers or homeless, and specialise in pregnant teenagers or those at risk of child sexual exploitation. I have been married to Gary a civil engineer for 36 years! We have owned and managed Casa Christabel y Casa Annabel since 2016 and are delighted with our reviews! We also own Las Terrazas del Jardin Nazari-B41 near Granada and we look forward to welcoming you to our Apartments Andalucia

Why they chose this property

Casa Christabel is set in beautiful tranquil surroundings, and yet it is easy to access all that the Costa del Sol has to offer!

What makes this property unique

Casa Christabel is next door to Casa Annabel and both properties can be booked for larger families or groups travelling together.

Languages:

English
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